Jess vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jess

Boy #4,646 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God exists, God is"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Jess Rank #4,646

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #4646 for Jess.

Is Jess or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Jess at #4646 in the United States.

What do Jess and Lydia mean?

Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Jess and Lydia boy or girl names?

Jess is primarily a boy name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.